Recent News

Peter Reed with the provost holding a certificate. Honor the Best signage is on the wall behind them.

Campus Committees foster a shared direction for the University

Peter Reed served on 57 committees during 13 years at the University

Dean Burkin in his lab holding a syringe.

Unlocking new paths in muscular dystrophy treatment

Dean Burkin’s research and mentorship are shaping future therapies and training tomorrow’s biomedical scientists

A group of older adults with walking sticks standing in front of an inflatable dragon.

Why older adults are going back to school

The journey continues as OLLI’s new term starts July 1

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Milestone Events

Milestone events celebrate key moments across our academic programs, reflecting the achievement, growth and shared pride of the UNR Med community.

M.D. students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Doctor of Medicine White Coat Ceremony
A student pinning a Match Day residency location on a map.

Doctor of Medicine Match Day
M.D. graduates hooding one another on stage.

Doctor of Medicine Commencement
PA students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Physician Assistant Studies White Coat Ceremony
A PA graduate being hooded by their parents.

Physician Assistant Studies Commencement
Two Speech Language Pathology graduates in regalia.

Speech Pathology and Audiology Commencement

All Events

Jun 02
General and Pediatric Clinic at University Health Building 06:00 PM
Jun 03
Western Region Flex Conference | June 3-5, 2026 at High Country Conference Center All Day Professional Development
Jun 03
Sanford Center for Aging Diabetes Self-Management 02:00 PM Community Outreach
Jun 05
Annual OLLI Membership Meeting at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 10:00 AM Community Outreach
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UNR MED in the News

The UNR Med campus seen through the branches of a blooming cherry tree

Students take the lead in skin cancer prevention efforts
April 4, 2026 • Nevada Cancer Coalition

Jessica Gonzalez and Angela Wang – John and Rochelle Gray Scholarship recipients
April 20, 2026 • Nevada Today

Taking control of your health this Older Americans Month
May 1, 2026 • Nevada Today

Renown Children’s Hospital pediatricians advise on GI illnesses amid outbreaks at five WCSD schools
May 1, 2026 • 2 News Nevada

UNR Med In the News Archive